...I have worked primarily with elementary school students, including a year of assisting in a first grade classroom in Austria. I tutor many subject areas related to English, Reading, Writing, and German. My passion is reading and inspiring a love of words and literature in students. I believe that strong reading skills are fundamental to engaging with the world around us and open up new worlds for our imaginations. Outside of academics, I enjoy traveling,...
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...is to the students and their learning. Tutoring should be presented in such a way as to clearly define objectives and expectations from the very beginning I believe students learn most effectively when they are self-directed in their learning. Students want to participate in what and how they are learning. I often take suggestions regarding their interests and how they learn best. I make a conscious effort to know my students by name and have...
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...to tutor because when I was an undergraduate I often struggled in my classes and spent far too much time struggling just to get the answer, much less understand the material.I like tutoring students because I can help make the learning process easier, and perhaps enjoyable. I don't think it is beneficial to struggle for hours just trying to get an answer to a question. Instead, I think there is added value in having someone...
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...learn where I struggled once before. I have been tutoring for years, and I really enjoy watching the people I tutor grow in understanding, and I love when they start to take joy in doing well academically. I am an avid grammar fan. I love writing, reading, and grading papers. I tested out of English in college, and I have submitted so many papers in all different formats over my time at Ohio State that...
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...school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words. I also believe that presenting arguments in a clear, well-structured, organized manner will improve any essay, regardless of the subject.
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...a major in psychology and minors in Biology & Chemistry. I went on to attend medical school at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I have successfully taken and performed well on the SAT, MCAT, and United States Medical Licensing Exams (USMLE). My teaching style and learning approach are very similar. In order to fully understand a topic, one should feel comfortable explaining the information to a complete stranger. I hope to create a fun...
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...Languages and Cultures of Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time,...
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...reviewer for Mary Pride's Practical Homeschooling magazine, hold a current teacher certification from Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and earned a BA in Church and Family Ministries with a Cognate in Elementary Education, GBS Aldersgate program. My education credits include Principles & Methods of Education, Child Development, Social Studies Methods, Math Methods, Language Arts Methods, Reading Methods, Children's Literature, Educating Exceptional Learners, Science Methods, Classroom Observation and Educational Field Experience.... I focus on practice strategies...
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...Writing with a focus on Teaching Composition at the Community College Level. I have taught Composition at Western Illinois University, South Suburban College and the University of St. Francis. I have taught as a substitute teacher, and as a Tour Guide at ButterPrint farm in Monee, Illinois, I taught students covering the 1910 Museum, the Prairie Tour, and the Nature Museum. Whether it involved new automotive technology features or capturing best practices for knowledge-sharing databases,...
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...believe that each student can achieve success in any subject. My style of tutoring varies based on the needs of my students. I like to know my students personally in order to relate new material to prior knowledge in order for learning to actually occur. I also enjoy being excited about my subject, as the excitement typically engages the student more. I specifically enjoy tutoring math, as it seems to be a subject with which...
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...with my B.A. and certification in Elementary Education. I am also certified to teach Mild to Moderate Disability students Grades K 12. I currently work for the Pattonville School District teaching English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from K-12 and with students of different cultural backgrounds. I love helping students with Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math and anything else they would like help with! I find it valuable to take the time to...
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...graduate, with over three years of tutoring experience through my university. The majority of my tutoring experience is in a variety of collegiate biology, chemistry, and sociology. I played volleyball all throughout high school, and my tutoring style reflects my history with sports. After all, school and game day are both all about practice! I currently work in human genomics while preparing for medical school, and I am certified by the College Reading and Learning...
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As cliche as it sounds, I love learning! I also love watching a student's face when that light bulb goes off and they just "get it." That's why I teach (and why I tutor) - to give students the most chances to have their light bulbs go off so that they can become the best students they can be!... I use a first session to get to know the student, let them get to know me,...
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...in 2010 with a degree in Communications. I'm a patient, encouraging, positive tutor who specializes in liberal arts, English, and essays. I love helping people learn! I believe to be an effective tutor one must be a good listener and encourage a dialogue, both of which I practice in my tutoring sessions. Tutoring is about the ability to really address what the student needs. Outside of academia I enjoy fashion, movies, and the arts.
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...eight years of tutoring and teaching, I have worked with teens and adults across the United States, as well as two years teaching young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall passion for English language and literature. I believe that the best teaching is usually calm and fun, which springs from a personal relationship based on care and...
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...numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me to have a positive outlook. Commitment and a friendly relationship are something I would like to bring to the process - it would a pleasure to impart some skills I learned along the way to students who also have difficult goals to achieve.
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...individualized for each student. As a high school and middle school substitute teacher and as an instructor at the North Carolina Governor's School I found that I enjoy teaching students at all levels, from middle school through advanced undergraduate. I tutor many subjects, most especially essay writing and editing, grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension and critical thinking, public speaking, Spanish language, study skills and organization, and U.S. history and politics. The courses I have designed and...
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I am an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated teacher. I am certified in Elementary Education, Spanish and ESL. Currently, I teach high school Spanish and tutor privately. I have taught numerous SAT Reading and Writing courses and tutored many subjects over the past 10 years. I believe every student learns differently and gear my lessons according to each student's needs. ... I believe in putting the students and their education first. It is important to inspire students...
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...beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high school lesson plans for home-schooled students, provided academic support for students ranging in ages from 8 to 20 years old, and taught group and individual standardized testing preparation classes. I have also assisted students with...
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...a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in English Literature and International Studies. I work with students from elementary to college level on Reading Comprehension,English, Essay Writing, Phonics, SSAT, and SAT test prep. As a tutor, I create individualized and goal oriented strategies for my students in order to facilitate their success. My interests include reading (unsurprisingly), running, cooking, and traveling; I recently studied abroad in Argentina and hope to see more...
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Vocabulary Tutoring FAQ
Expanding a child's vocabulary is one of the most important functions of elementary English education. Learning new words gives students more ways to express themselves while also helping them to prepare for the Common Core standardized exams that begin in third grade. If your child seems to be struggling with their word acquisition, Varsity Tutors can refer you to an experienced vocabulary tutor who can help them pursue their academic goals.
Here are some benefits of elementary school vocabulary tutoring:
Working in a one-on-one learning environment
Study sessions designed around a student's learning style
Standardized test prep
The ability to learn at a child's own pace
The value of a dedicated one-on-one learning environment cannot be overstated. A vocabulary tutor does not have the same time constraints a classroom teacher might, enabling them to build a connection with their pupil. If your child is interested in dinosaurs, all of the example sentences during vocabulary tutoring sessions can pertain to dinosaurs to make sessions more engaging. Sessions can be tailored to a student's individual learning style. Visual learners pick up new vocabulary words best when they can see them, making flashcards an effective technique. Alternatively, hearing words used in a sentence may help it sink into an auditory learner's mind. Either way, students can ask any questions they have and receive a timely response from their tutor. This enables them to seek extra help before they fall behind their peers.
If your young student struggles with test anxiety, their vocabulary knowledge may have little to do with their exam scores. In this scenario, vocabulary tutoring sessions may center on practice exams to give your child a sense of what to expect, removing fear of the unknown from the equation. This may prove especially valuable for the Common Core exams at the end of the school year, which can feel very intimidating. A tutor may also share test-taking tips that a student can fall back on if they don't know an answer.
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Recent Vocabulary Tutoring Session Notes
During this session, we worked on the student's English assignment which was to create a 15 line poem. She decided to create a Haiku poem based upon her love for dogs. Brainstorming and creating the poem was an easy task for student as it is a topic she thoroughly enjoys. She required minimal assistance with this assignment.
We finished the student's outline for her final essay that will be an in class essay. She needed to create a strong thesis and find her proof via 4 different pieces of literature they read during the course of the semester. The last few minutes of class were used to review for her Spanish conversation final. We will resume classes at the beginning of the year.
The student and I spent the majority of our session preparing for his upcoming English final. We went through an entire practice sheet that was essentially a practice version of his exam. We developed a good strategy for going through a poem from when he receives it to when he makes his final observations. He has definitely progressed when it comes to analyzing poetry and doing the work necessary to understand it.
We spent 30 minutes reviewing for her Biology final. Discussed the origins of genetic disorders and diseases and how they differ from viral and bacterial diseases. Remaining hour was spent preparing for her English final. Time spent discussing vocabulary literary devices, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Developed examples of concepts such as themes, motifs, climax, plot, etc. from movies and music. Then she applies these concepts to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
We spent most of our time today on the student's spelling words. I could really see marked improvement today. He also finished his math homework, and wrote a story using his spelling words.
Finished material for reading (plot chart and Venn diagram); practiced saying and spelling sight words; practiced addition speed facts; practiced vowel sounds.
The student can continue working on summer packet and reading independently at home.
